Poultry Industry News

UA department of poultry science receives funding from USPOULTRY Foundation

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Department of Poultry Science recently received a grant in the amount of $33,309.00 from the USPOULTRY Harold E. Ford Foundation, through a gift given in part by the Monty and Margot Henderson Student Recruiting Fund.

Boehringer Ingelheim launches VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+ND, a vaccine that protects poultry from three diseases

 

DULUTH, Ga. – Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. Animal Health Business launched a vaccine Monday to protect poultry from three diseases.

Georgia Poultry Launches New Infinity Fan Line at IPPE

Georgia Poultry’s Infinity Fans utilize advanced motor technology to lower energy costs, improve speed control, and reduce maintenance.

4 trends that changed poultry production in the last decade

Changing consumer habits disrupted food operations during the 2010s. Chicken grew more popular throughout the 2010s. In 2019, Americans will eat an average of 96.2 pounds of chicken, up from the 83.3-pound average seen in 2010. Here are four ways poultry production changed in the 2010s.

Jones-Hamilton Co. Acquires FarmLab Innovations

 Jones-Hamilton Co. expanded its agriculture-focused product offering with the recent acquisition of FarmLab Innovations, LLC from Piedmont Chemical Industries.

Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaims Turkey Week in Arkansas

It was an exciting day on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol during Thanksgiving week. The Poultry Federation joined forces with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Arkansas FFA, and Arkansas 4H to be a part of the annual Turkey Proclamation presentation. 

Poultry Groups Applaud Agreement to Resume Imports of U.S. Poultry Products to China

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) today applauded the announcement that China will lift its ban on imports of U.S. poultry products. The ban was enacted in 2015 after the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the U.S. While the U.S. has been free of HPAI since 2017, China had yet to lift the ban. 

TPF President & Poultry Members Recognized as Arkansas' Most Influential Leaders

A powerhouse, The Poultry Federation is proud to have President, Marvin Childers, along with six key leaders from its poultry company members hold space in the publication titled Arkansas' 250 Most Influential Leaders. 

Injuries and Illnesses in Poultry Processing at New All-Time Low

Washington, D.C.– The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen by 84 percent over the last 25 years and continues to decline according to the 2018 Injury and Illness Report recently released by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Dean Banks named President of Tyson Foods

Springdale, Arkansas  – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today announced that its board of directors has named independent director Dean Banks, 46, president of the company, effective December 20, 2019.

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